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kellysrambles 's review for:
Siege and Storm
by Leigh Bardugo
I actually liked this book more than I liked Shadow and Bone. There was so much character development for Alina and I loved it! I also really like the way this plot is developing and I thought the new characters that were introduced were all great too.
Siege and Storm picks up where Shadow and Bone left off. Alina and Mal are on the run from the Darkling but it's not long before they are back in his hands. With the assistance of the charming Sturmhondaka PRINCE NIKOLAI - he is swoon worthy, let's be honest! , they once again make their escape from the Darkling, this time ending up back in Ravka in the Little Palace.
As far as the plot went, I felt that we made more baby steps than huge bounds. I am in love with the direction that this plot is being taken but I felt that overall the plot was a little slow in this book (must remember this is the second book in a trilogy!!). I did, HOWEVER, love the amount of information I was able to learn and soak up in this book. I learnt a lot about the Grisha and their power, I learnt about some Grisha history and I really, really care about what happens to the Grisha and Ravka. That being said, there is some serious action towards the end of this novel and I loved every second of it!
The characters continue to be incredible. Alina experiences such enormous character development in this book. I love seeing how her personality is transforming into something much more sinister at the same that her power is developing and building. I can't wait to see where she will end up in book 3. I fell in love with Sturmhond in this book. He is such a charming little devil and I love that he is a complicated character with many faces and layers. Mal continues to be Mal. I liked him a lot more in the first book, I felt that he became a lot more whiny in this installment, but we shall see. The Darkling was as creepy as ever (despite not physically being there for most of the book!). I also liked the addition of Tolyar and Tamar. I think they are great characters and I love their loyalty to Alina.
I loved being wrapped up in this Russain-esque world that Bardugo has created. I adore the characters and I think the plot has a strong direction. I'm really looking forward to what Book #3 will bring!
Siege and Storm picks up where Shadow and Bone left off. Alina and Mal are on the run from the Darkling but it's not long before they are back in his hands. With the assistance of the charming Sturmhond
As far as the plot went, I felt that we made more baby steps than huge bounds. I am in love with the direction that this plot is being taken but I felt that overall the plot was a little slow in this book (must remember this is the second book in a trilogy!!). I did, HOWEVER, love the amount of information I was able to learn and soak up in this book. I learnt a lot about the Grisha and their power, I learnt about some Grisha history and I really, really care about what happens to the Grisha and Ravka. That being said, there is some serious action towards the end of this novel and I loved every second of it!
The characters continue to be incredible. Alina experiences such enormous character development in this book. I love seeing how her personality is transforming into something much more sinister at the same that her power is developing and building. I can't wait to see where she will end up in book 3. I fell in love with Sturmhond in this book. He is such a charming little devil and I love that he is a complicated character with many faces and layers. Mal continues to be Mal. I liked him a lot more in the first book, I felt that he became a lot more whiny in this installment, but we shall see. The Darkling was as creepy as ever (despite not physically being there for most of the book!). I also liked the addition of Tolyar and Tamar. I think they are great characters and I love their loyalty to Alina.
I loved being wrapped up in this Russain-esque world that Bardugo has created. I adore the characters and I think the plot has a strong direction. I'm really looking forward to what Book #3 will bring!